Sonic is a name that is nearly synonymous with so many aspects of video game history, from the 16-bit console wars to famous mascots. He is a beloved character that has won a place in the hearts of millions. Over the years this mighty icon has fallen to the darkest depths of bargain-bin gaming, stuck in the shadow of his former glory. As such it is only proper to remember him for the good days. The 90’s. When Sonic was king. And now, ZB is going to take it all the way back to the beginning, when the famous blue hedgehog burst onto the scene. We’re talking the first Sonic the Hedgehog for Sega Genesis. Is it the perfect shining gem of a game we have all thought it to be? Or is it possible that the first entry was nothing more than a brief blue streak on the board of gaming achievements? Find out in this review of Sonic the Hedgehog!
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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 – Genesis
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 picks up where Sonic the Hedgehog 2 ends where Dr. Robotnik’s Death Egg crash-lands on a floating island. Dr. Robotnik isn’t giving up easily, something we’ve learned over the last 2+ decades. Can Sonic stop Dr. Robotnik and Knuckles? Or will the Eggman win this round?
Sonic 3 features some of the best gameplay in the entire series and visually the game has never been more stunning. With a much-desired save feature and bonus stages on top of special stages, variety abounds in this masterpiece of a game!